MCA

MCA Full Form is Master of Computer Application. MCA is a postgraduate course that trains the students in the various aspects of computer programs, application software, computer architecture, operating systems and many more. The MCA Course duration is 2 years.
The MCA admission will be done on the basis of merit or entrance examination. The minimum MCA course eligibility criteria is a Bachelor's degree in computer application- BCA, or in any related field with mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12. The top MCA colleges in India prefer to admit students on the basis of scores from entrance exams.
Apart from full-time MCA programs, there are other types of MCA in India. Different types of MCA include MCA Online and Distance MCA. Colleges like Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or Lovely Professional University provide MCA courses in an Online format. Chandigarh University or IGNOU are some of the colleges that provide MCA courses in distance format.
The salary package for MCA Jobs ranges from INR 2 LPA to INR 6 LPA and can go up to INR 13 LPA depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and academic record.

MCA Course Details

Why Study MCA Course?

MCA course is a two-years PG course designed for aspirants who want to excel in the world of technology. Master of Computer Applications is thriving with endless opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

• The MCA job sector is booming with 2,05,000 new job opportunities every year, and it has a steady growth of 7.7% every year.
• MCA course candidates have unlimited job opportunities in a variety of industries/sectors as well as job roles.
• After completing MCA course, candidates will get a quick placement with a minimum salary of a minimum INR 4 LPA.
• Promising MCA  course candidates can also expect to get hired by the world-best MNCs and IT companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc., where they can expect a minimum salary of INR 13 LPA which will grow rapidly over time.

Who Should Study MCA Course?

• The Master of Computer Applications should be taken up by candidates who are interested in pursuing a career as a software developer. Most of the MCA graduates are involved in application and software development programs.
• The MCA course should be taken up by candidates who want to work in the IT industry.
• Master of Computer Applications can be pursued by working professionals in distance mode who wish to enhance their job prospects and career growth.
• Master of Computer Applications are also taken up by candidates who wish to pursue a career as an UI Developer. 
• Candidates who have completed their BCA program can take up the MCA course for better job roles
• Similarly, candidates from other relevant streams who want to change their career can take up the Master of Computer Applications.

When to Study MCA Course?

• Candidates can immediately start with the MCA course after completion of the BCA program. However, it is advisable to gather relevant experience after the completion of the BCA course before opting for post-graduation
• The MCA syllabus is quite vast and it consists of coursework that includes both theoretical and practical classes. Thus the candidates should only take up the course if they have ample time to study properly.
• The candidates should look to score well in the entrance exam because a degree from the top colleges such as NITs holds more value than the private institutions.

Anyone who wishes to establish a career in the field of software technology or app development can pursue this course. Many top companies recruit computer graduates for the development of apps and as backend and front-end developers. BCA graduates can find a promising career in cities which are popular for software parks such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon etc.

MCA Admission Process

Admission to the MCA courses in India is done mainly on the basis of entrance examination. However, some of the colleges offer admission on the basis of merit list created from the marks obtained at the graduation. Top MCA Colleges in India mainly follow the the entrance exam route.
The following are some of the details of the admission process

MCA Eligibility

• Students must have graduation in computer applications, computer science, or related field with a minimum of 50% marks obtained at the UG level to be eligible for MCA course.
• Student must have mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 is compulsory.

This is just a basic overview of the eligibility criteria, it may be different in different colleges. In Delhi University, the minimum percentage required is 60% in the Bachelor of Computer Application